Notre Dame Des Canadiens Church, Worcester
Four French-speaking parishes in Worcester merged into a single Catholic church, and with this Notre Dame des Canadiens was founded in 1869 ,in the place where Bancroft Hotel stands today. The church was destroyed by fire in 1908. Founded by Father J.P. Primeau, the present parish was built in 1929 in a Gothic Revival manner. Notre Dame des Canadiens serves as a holy place for prayer in downtown Worcester.
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Sight Name: Notre Dame Des Canadiens Church
Sight Location: Worcester, USA (See walking tours in Worcester)
Sight Type: Religious
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Sight Location: Worcester, USA (See walking tours in Worcester)
Sight Type: Religious
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Travel Distance: 5.8 Km or 3.6 Miles
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Travel Distance: 5.8 Km or 3.6 Miles
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Travel Distance: 5.2 Km or 3.2 Miles
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